The Israeli Prison Service (IPS) continues to experience difficulties in providing accurate and timely information regarding the number of Palestinian children in its detention facilities in accordance with an outstanding Freedom of Information application (FOI application).

At the end of May 2017, there were 331 Palestinian children held as 'security prisoners' in Israeli prisons. 74% of these children were detained inside Israel in violation of the Fourth Geneva Convention.

At the end of May 2017, there were 331 Palestinian children held as 'security prisoners' in Israeli prisons. 74% of these children were detained inside Israel in violation of the Fourth Geneva Convention.

At the end of August 2016, there were 319 Palestinian children held as 'security prisoners' in Israeli prisons. 50% of these children were detained inside Israel in violation of the Fourth Geneva Convention.